How To Fix CNVMBTRFC079 - Control System must be the local system. Check destination &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVMBTRFC - Messages used in RFC Management and its objects

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Control System must be the local system. Check destination &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNVMBTRFC079 - Control System must be the local system. Check destination &1. ?

  The SAP error message CNVMBTRFC079 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Remote Function Call (RFC) destination in the context of a conversion or migration process. Specifically, the error states that the "Control System must be the local system," which means that the system trying to execute the operation is not correctly set up to communicate with the local system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect RFC Destination: The RFC destination configured for the control system is pointing to a remote system instead of the local system.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the local system from being recognized.
  Configuration Errors: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to miscommunication between systems.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the local system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Destination:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 in the SAP GUI.
  Locate the RFC destination that is being used for the control system.
  Ensure that it is set to point to the local system. If it points to a remote system, change it to the local system.
  
  
  
  Verify System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system settings are correctly configured for the migration or conversion process.
  Check the settings in transaction SICF to ensure that the necessary services are activated.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  In transaction SM59, test the RFC connection to ensure that it is working correctly.
  If there are issues, troubleshoot the connection settings, including network configurations and firewall settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to perform the task.
  Review the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation related to the specific migration or conversion process you are working on for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SICF: HTTP Services
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Migration Tools: If you are using specific migration tools (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), ensure that you are following the guidelines provided for those tools.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNVMBTRFC079 error and ensure that the control system is correctly set to the local system.